Troubled pop star Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and changed his name to Mikaeel.

Jackson, 50, was dressed in the Islamic garb as he pledged his allegiance to the Koran at a friend's house in Los Angeles. He sat on the floor as an Imam was called to officiate the ceremony.

Jackson, who was raised a Jehovah's Witness, decided to convert after discussing religion with a music producer and songwriter on his new album - both of them converts to Islam.

"They began talking to him about their beliefs and how they thought they had become better people after they converted. Michael soon began warming to the idea. An Imam was summoned, and Michael went through the shahada, which is the Muslim declaration of belief," a source was quoted as saying.

Does this mean from now on everyone has to call him Mikaeel??
Someone's gonna have to edit all the titles of his songs on iTUNEs, and then of course, all his albums will have to be reissued under his new name

Ummm... yeah. I'm a black muslim, but I'd sure feel like kicking his ass right now. Singing about zombies and crap, how are you accepted with attitude like that?
Anway, my old folks love it thats hes converted. I'll have to get used to it.